First Battle Of Bull Run Research Paper

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The first major battle of the American Civil War is known as the First Battle of Bull Run. The battle took place approximately 25 miles from Washington D.C. near Manassas Junction, Virginia on July 21st, 1861 (First Battle of Bull Run, 2011). The battle was between the Union Army, troops from the North and the Confederate Army, troops from the South. This battle revealed, “the war would not be won by one grand battle, and both sides began preparing for a long and bloody conflict” (Ballard, 2007, p. 46).
Setting the Stage The American Civil War began in April of 1861, as the result of differences between the North and South regarding political power pertaining to slavery and individual states rights. Consequently, the First

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